Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Rosanne CashRosanne talks about the journey that inspired her songs on her album The River & the Thread, including a stop at the Tallahatchie Bridge. Jamey Jasta of HatebreedHatebreed's lead singer/lyricist talks about the band's most important songs, including the "career-changer" he wrote on acoustic guitar. Julian LennonJulian tells the stories behind his hits "Valotte" and "Too Late for Goodbyes," and fills us in on his many non-musical pursuits. Also: what MTV meant to his career. Nina Persson of The CardigansNina is the lead singer/lyricist for The Cardigans, whose hits include "Lovefool," and "Erase/Rewind." She sees no reason to write about happiness, which is why we hear the heartbreak. Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back. Dave ClarkPart of the British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five were an Ed Sullivan favorite - the host even bought out a UK show to keep them in America. Shawn Smith of BradOne of the great side projects in rock, the band Brad features Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. Their frontman explains how they operate. Joey Burns of CalexicoCalexico's songs have been on two Space Shuttle missions and an episode of Breaking Bad. Mitts of MadballTales from the hardcore scene, including a new trend in crowd surfing.
Max Cavalera of Soulfly (ex-Sepultura)The Brazilian rocker sees pictures in his riffs. When he came up with one of his gnarliest songs, there was a riot going on. 
Rosanne CashRosanne talks about the journey that inspired her songs on her album The River & the Thread, including a stop at the Tallahatchie Bridge. 
Jamey Jasta of HatebreedHatebreed's lead singer/lyricist talks about the band's most important songs, including the "career-changer" he wrote on acoustic guitar. 
Julian LennonJulian tells the stories behind his hits "Valotte" and "Too Late for Goodbyes," and fills us in on his many non-musical pursuits. Also: what MTV meant to his career. 
Nina Persson of The CardigansNina is the lead singer/lyricist for The Cardigans, whose hits include "Lovefool," and "Erase/Rewind." She sees no reason to write about happiness, which is why we hear the heartbreak. 
Dexys (Kevin Rowland and Jim Paterson)"Come On Eileen" was a colossal '80s hit, but the band - far more appreciated in their native UK than stateside - released just three albums before their split. Now, Dexys is back. 
Dave ClarkPart of the British Invasion, The Dave Clark Five were an Ed Sullivan favorite - the host even bought out a UK show to keep them in America. 
Shawn Smith of BradOne of the great side projects in rock, the band Brad features Pearl Jam guitarist Stone Gossard. Their frontman explains how they operate. 
Joey Burns of CalexicoCalexico's songs have been on two Space Shuttle missions and an episode of Breaking Bad.